St. James Catholic School vs. North Hardin Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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North Hardin Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Student Body
Overview
Saint James School is a community of parents, students and staff united in an effort to teach as Jesus did, making faith a part of daily life.
We are committed to: Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition; Educating the children to become life long learners, Building a school faith community of mutual care, concern and respect; Leading children to positive participation in prayer and worship; Awakening a zest for transforming the world according to Gospel values through evangelization and Christian service.
We commit ourselves to using the resources of the Saint James Parish family in the context of the parish mission of promoting lifelong formation and education for all.
Educating the mind and heart...preparing youth for both time and eternity.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2012
No
Year Founded
1964
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
380 students
504 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
63
102
Kindergarten Students
33
41
Grade 1 Students
43
34
Grade 2 Students
41
30
Grade 3 Students
29
42
Grade 4 Students
33
41
Grade 5 Students
40
40
Grade 6 Students
34
32
Grade 7 Students
30
33
Grade 8 Students
34
40
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
-
24
Grade 11 Students
-
13
Grade 12 Students
-
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
20%
Average Class Size
22
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:22
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Business Casual)
(Business Casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,279
$3,200
Tuition Notes
This is the tuition rate for 1 Catholic child. There are discounts offer for additional children. Non Catholic rates vary slightly.
$250 discount offered for each additional student
% on Financial Aid
30%
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Jennifer Hartlage Moran
Amy Norydke
Admissions Associate
Jen Coen
Jadie Siekman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
9
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academic Teams, Big Brother/Big Sister, News Enterprise Staff, R.E.A.L. Life Teen Group, Teen Court, Yearbook Staff